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A powered wheelchair for Özlem: help Özlem move freely

Özlem needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,000.

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Özlem lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Üsküdar Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,000. Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Özlem could go outside without waiting for someone to push. It would change everyday life for the whole family. We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $1,000 goes: • powered wheelchair: $880 • Fitting and training sessions: $35 • Delivery and set-up: $25 • First-year servicing plan: $60 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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Updates from Meltem

Quick update: $670 raised so far (67%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($255 in total) I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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